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2011-2012 Membership Kit | The FCCLA Membership Kit! is your guide to kicking off your year with a bang! The 2011-2012 Join FCCLA Membership campaign is in a content-rich, easy-to use, CD format! The CD is filled with all of the resources, project ideas, and tools necessary to start or maintain your FCCLA chapter. Packaging will include the Join FCCLA! poster. To request this kit please email membership@fcclainc.org or call 1-800-234-4425. 2011 Membership Kit (.zip file 162 MB file size) 2011 Membership Kit (.pdf file 29MB file size) | FCCLA Affiliation Process Affiliate Today! | FCCLA Affiliation Process- 2011-2012 Affiliation Forms Indirect Affiliation: If your chapter is located in one of the states listed below, your affiliation should be sent to your state adviser. Arizona, California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands. Find your 2011-2012 state dues and information here! Middle Level Program Affiliation (optional): National middle level chapter affiliation is available only if the state offers chapter affiliation as well. A special dues structure for FCCLA middle level (grades 8 and below) chapters is available to chapters that qualify. It is designed to accommodate the unique characteristics of middle level programs. Note: Those schools with small enrollments less than 50 students may want to continue to affiliate individual members at $9 each. Specifics of the program are summarized Here. Middle Level Program Affiliation Forms & Dues | | NEW ADVISERS | Who can JOIN? | Who is eligible to be a member of FCCLA? Any student who has taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences, or as determined by the state department of education, middle school through grade 12 is eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within their school. Once the state and national dues are paid, the student will be an official affiliated member. Teachers can join FCCLA, too! Teachers certified to teach Family and Consumer Sciences Education, or as determined by the state department of education, can serve as the FCCLA chapter adviser. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America provides a wealth of benefits for your students, Family and Consumer Sciences program, school, community, and your own professional development. New advisers find that FCCLA offers a broad spectrum of program choices. The word “choices” is the key to survival and success. Remember: you don’t have to do it all! FCCLA offers a variety of national programs and events to help increase the effectiveness of your Family and Consumer Sciences program and motivates students. During your chapter’s first years, guide members toward the programs that seem to best serve your local community needs. As members gain experience and build a tradition of chapter success, they will be ready to branch out into additional programs and events. | Where Do I Start? | - The first step for a new adviser is to establish and affiliate a FCCLA chapter. Follow the Chapter Checklist(.pdf) for basic guidelines on establishing a chapter. National and state affiliation is required to use the “FCCLA” name and gives you and your members access to the FCCLA “world” and its many avenues for information, support, and help. Make sure your administration understands the benefits of having an FCCLA chapter.
- Many advisers find that the second step is to involve students right away in a hands-on project that are both fun and meaningful. Whether through an official FCCLA national program or a simple local effort, give members a chance to make a difference and take the lead.
- Invite a state or district officer or the adviser and officers from a nearby chapter to speak to members about what young people can do in FCCLA. Attend an FCCLA district/regional meeting or a national meeting.
- Have members check out the FCCLA Web site (www.fcclainc.org) and report at the next FCCLA meeting, what they have learned about national programs and opportunities. Use the Step One(.pdf) activity to help members learn more about FCCLA.
- Ask your state adviser to explain how FCCLA is organized in your state and to find an experienced adviser to be your mentor and sounding board. Obtain, review, and use FCCLA publications and audiovisual resources. Make plans to participate in the next FCCLA district, regional or state meeting, where members catch other chapters enthusiasm and ideas while you ask questions from experienced colleagues. Perhaps, most of all, enjoy your students and your FCCLA chapter experiences
Do you aim to instill students with a love of learning? Now FCCLA can help you achieve that. Advising an FCCLA chapter can be an excellent adventure with rich rewards, a stronger FACS program, closer relationships with students, and personal and professional recognition. Keep your eye on the prize, relax, and rely on your students creativity and enthusiasm. Soon enough, you’ll be the one with ideas and insights to share with new advisers. | Things to keep in mind during your first year: | Start small | Resources for New Advisers | Resources for New Advisers State Advisers Contact Information Introduction to FCCLA Lesson Plan Membership Calendar Planning Process Information and Worksheet Planning Process Worksheet (Typeable.pdf) Step One Webquest The "3Rs" of Membership Why FCCLA? Why FCCLA? (Spanish version) | | | |
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